Zelensky stalls on his EU promises to protect gay rights, even as Ukraine rushes through minority-languages law

In the wake of Kherson's liberation, a young woman named Olena faced violence and threats due to her LGBTI identity. Despite Ukraine's new human rights strategy addressing LGBTI rights, skepticism remains about its implementation, given past failures. Legislative progress on LGBTI issues has been slow, with key bills stalled in Parliament. Incidents of violence against LGBTI individuals often result in police labeling them as hooliganism, neglecting the hate crime aspect. The new strategy lacks a commitment to legally recognize same-sex partnerships, despite a European Court ruling deeming such lack discriminatory. Activists urge for legal protections and accountability in handling LGBTI complaints, emphasizing the need for genuine support from authorities.